Other brokerages have steps. We have a standard.
The same managed, documented experience every SEI client gets — every time, every step, every transaction. No “let me check with the other office” calls, no surprise vendors, no scrambling.
One discovery call.
15 minutes. Goals, timeline, financing.
Pre-qualification in days.
Real numbers, in-house lender, no waiting.
Search, tour, offer, close.
One team coordinates every step.
Post-close support.
Homestead reminder, remodel refs, refi check-ins.
What the difference feels like for buyers and sellers.
01.
Same transaction. Two very different experiences.
If you’ve bought or sold before, you know the typical experience. Here’s what changes when SEI runs the process — written from the client’s perspective, not the agent’s.
- You’re handed off between 5–10 separate companies
- You repeat your story to every new vendor
- Your agent is “checking with the lender” all the time
- You call three numbers to track your closing
- You need a Spanish-speaking friend to help review documents
- You learn about As-Is or wind-mit when you need them
- One accountable team — six services in-house
- You tell us once · we coordinate the rest
- Your lender, attorney, and agent share the same channel
- One person, one number, one source of truth
- End-to-end bilingual · no document confusion
- Florida specifics explained early — before they matter
What happens, in order.
02.
From first call to key in your hand.
The same seven-step flow runs every SEI transaction — whether you’re buying or selling. Sub-pages for buyer-specific, seller-specific, and investor-specific deep dives are coming soon.
Discovery call.
15 minutes. Your goals, timeline, financing situation, must-haves vs. nice-to-haves — in writing.
Pre-qualification.
Saily and the in-house lending team run your real numbers — conventional, FHA, VA, foreign-national, or DSCR for investors.
Search and tour.
MLS-wide search, saved alerts, weekly tours. International clients tour by video. Sellers skip this — we prep your listing instead.
Offer and negotiation.
Florida As-Is contract, inspection period strategy, net-sheets in writing for every offer.
Inspection and due diligence.
General + 4-point + wind mitigation + survey. For condos: reserve study review. All scheduled within the inspection period.
Underwriting and closing.
Attorney Nadia Alfonso handles title, doc stamps, recording. Insurance quoted alongside the loan — no eleventh-hour scrambling.
Post-close support.
Homestead filing reminder, remodel referrals, refinance check-ins, annual market briefing. The relationship doesn't end at closing.
How a Florida deal actually works.
What is the As-Is contract?
Florida standard residential contract form that allows buyers to cancel during the inspection period for any reason. Despite the name, it does not mean repairs cannot be negotiated — it means buyers can walk away cleanly.
What inspections do I need?
General home inspection, wind mitigation, 4-point (for homes 30+ years), survey. For condos, add a reserve-study review post-Surfside. We schedule all of them within the inspection period.
How does escrow work in Florida?
Buyer earnest money is held by a title company or law firm. Funds release at closing or per the contract specified contingencies. SEI uses Nadia Alfonso law firm as escrow agent on most deals — keeps the chain tight.
Who pays what at closing?
Buyers: title insurance lender policy, lender fees, recording, doc stamps on the mortgage, prorated taxes/HOA, prepaid insurance. Sellers: commission, doc stamps on the deed, owner policy (custom varies by county), prorations. We send written estimates for both.
How long does a transaction take?
Financed buyers: 30–45 days from accepted contract to closing. Cash buyers: 14–21 days. Investor closings with DSCR loans: typically 21–28 days.
What is wind mitigation?
A Florida-specific inspection that documents a home hurricane-resistant features (roof shape, hurricane straps, impact windows). It typically saves homeowners 20–40% on insurance premiums and is required for many policies.
Tell us where you are. We'll tell you what's next.
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just exploring — give us 60 seconds. We route you to the right specialist within one business day, in English or Spanish.
One conversation, real human. 15 minutes by phone, video, or WhatsApp — whichever you prefer.
A clear, written plan. What we recommend, what it costs, what comes next — in writing, in your language.
One accountable team. From first conversation to final closing, the same people who picked up the phone are the ones who get you to the table.
Start the conversation.
Takes 60 seconds. We’ll route you to the right person within one business day.